A bigger ADP, but can Bangladesh make it work?
24 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s digital future can’t be built without addressing women’s fear
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Public universities are still rationing women’s freedom
24 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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Starmer’s resignation signals constraint, not virtue
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Don’t leave Kaiputras behind in the name of development
22 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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77 years of Awami League: From people’s vanguard to an autocratic machine
23 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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EVs make economic sense for us, so why is adoption still slow?
23 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Serajul Islam Choudhury at 91: Critique, commitment, and change
23 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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A case for turning Dhaka's flyovers into rainwater harvesters
22 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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A watchdog without teeth: The problems with the draft NHRC Act
22 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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War cuts the heart out of humankind
Every society that has experienced the kind of warfare faced by the Iraqis, and now by the Palestinians, is deeply scarred.
25 May 2024, 07:00 AM
Dhaka’s transport turmoil
Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital
25 May 2024, 06:00 AM
An open letter on Gaza from Bangladesh
From Bangladesh and across the world, 126 Bangladeshi scholars, teachers and researchers condemn Israel's war in Gaza.
25 May 2024, 04:00 AM
A post-Partition heritage campus worth preserving
FCC should not be viewed simply as one of the cadet colleges; it is a heritage campus that can be showcased to the world.
25 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Is the US resetting relations by applying anti-kleptocracy law?
The timing of the US sanction on Gen Aziz Ahmed raises many questions.
24 May 2024, 11:00 AM
Is the family farm disappearing?
The depeasantisation thesis associated with Kautsky and popularised as “the Agrarian Question” needs to be subtly understood in Bangladesh.
24 May 2024, 06:00 AM
Can automation and AI bring work-life balance in Bangladesh?
To capitalise on and accommodate automation, Bangladesh may contemplate several strategies.
24 May 2024, 04:00 AM
World leaders are disconnected from the youth
Student protestors are calling out the double standards of Western powers
24 May 2024, 03:00 AM
FY2025 budget can be our chance to stabilise economy
The upcoming budget is crucial for shaping the strategic direction that the government will craft to trigger a sustainable recovery.
24 May 2024, 01:00 AM
What could the recent ICC warrants mean?
The recent arrest warrants may create an impression that there is an equivalence between Hamas leaders and Netanyahu and Gallant.
23 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Beyond renewables: A coordinated and just transition for Bangladesh
Diversifying domestic energy sources into renewables is crucial because of the current dwindling gas reserve and no new exploration
23 May 2024, 03:00 AM
Freedom vs prosperity: A rehash of the development vs democracy debate
The declining freedoms identified in the report once again give a clear indication that the consecutive governments of Bangladesh, from multiple political parties, have repeatedly failed to empower the country's people.
23 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Iran's President Raisi leaves behind a polarising legacy
The passing of Raisi creates a significant vacuum in Iranian politics.
22 May 2024, 09:30 AM
Why is it taking so long to stabilise the economy?
Bangladesh’s macroeconomic imbalances have emerged from inflationary pressure; the balance of payments pressure; and fiscal pressure
22 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Navigating public policy with interpretive structural modelling
ISM promises a future where policies are formulated with greater precision and insight and responsive to the complex tapestry of societal needs
21 May 2024, 07:12 AM
We are not taking care of our young generation
One significant factor behind young people’s feeling of disillusionment is the pervasive corruption committed by businessmen, politicians, government officials, and influential figures, among others
21 May 2024, 05:00 AM
How are electrolyte drinks regulated in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has recently sued the owners of seven companies for selling five popular brands of electrolyte drink without necessary approvals.
21 May 2024, 04:00 AM
All that is wrong with the proposed bank mergers
Mergers cannot be based on the arbitrary decisions of authorities. This amounts to an imposition of the liability of poor banks on well performing banks.
21 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Humanitarian funding: A crisis within a crisis
The people affected by crises and destitution must be at the centre of our collective decision-making on humanitarian actions.
21 May 2024, 01:00 AM
How we teach matters
For a lesson to be effective, capturing and holding the interest of the audience is key
20 May 2024, 14:00 PM